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Palmitier Family History

Palmitier Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Palmatier, Palmiter, Palmeter, Palmateer, Parmiter, Palmer, Hamiter

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Where is the Palmitier family from?

You can see how Palmitier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmitier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmitier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Palmitier families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmitier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palmitier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmitier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palmitier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palmitier. 60% of Palmitier men worked as an Electrician. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    60%
  • Driver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Palmitier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmitier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Palmitier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Palmitier. For the veterans among your Palmitier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmitier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Palmitier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Palmitier in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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